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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.72, 24,897.72 and 10,084.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.72, 24,897.72 and 10,084.28 is: 13,916.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.72 : 24,897.72 = 10,084.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.72/24,897.72 = 10,084.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.72x = 24,897.72 × 10,084.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.72x = 251,075,579.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,075,579.84/18,041.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,916.39

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